Kevin HenkesAuthor & Illustrator

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For teachers, librarians & parents

Looking for ways to use Kevin Henkes books in your classroom, library, or home? Download lots of useful teaching guides and fun activities here — all free, all printable.

For Teachers

Common Core–aligned author studies, activity booklets and classroom guides for using Kevin Henkes books across the curriculum.

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For Librarians

Discussion guides for the novels, story-time activities, posters and display-ready materials for library collections.

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For Parents

Printable activities, coloring pages, mazes, memory cards and (yes) mouse recipes — plus tips for raising readers from Kevin himself.

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“Exposure is everything. Read aloud as often as possible… If, as adults, we value art and books, our children will, too.”
— Kevin Henkes, on helping children grow as readers